It is our philosophy to "Provide The Very Best".
There are several other phonograph appraisal and sales companies, and some are
admittedly quite good. However, many are generic "antique dealers"
who do not share our passion for authenticity and detail, nor do they have the
necessary in-depth knowledge about the nuances of Victor and Victrola
products. One may easily find another source for phonograph
sales, repairs or appraisals, but none will match our accuracy, quality and
attention to detail. We only sell and
appraise Victor and
Victrola products, and are the leading experts in these phonographs. We will
never compromise quality in providing you with a
quality sale, or an accurate appraisal.

We provide honest value, and we always stand
behind our work. We have restored and sold Victor and Victrola phonographs for
museums, television & movie studios (the Victrolas you see on "Boardwalk
Empire" came from us!) and for special exhibits all over the world.

Victor-Victrola.com will always remain a free
informational resource, and will continue to grow in content and accuracy.
Above all, it is our goal to support and
expand this fantastic hobby.

We use only
American-Made replacement parts, finishing materials and labor.

PLEASE NOTE!

Victor-Victrola will be relocating to the Southeast USA during
the summer months. We will be shutting-down our sales, restoration and
appraisal services in June, 2017. The Victor-Victrola website will remain
operational for informational purposes during our move. We will reopen in
mid-2018, and look forward to serving you at that
time.

Appraisals for Victor
and Victrola machines ONLY. For a nominal fee, clients will receive a
written valuation estimate, information on the build date and rarity of
their phonograph, along with data indicating how many remaining similar
models have been registered in the database.

We
have hundreds of Victor and Victrola phonographs in stock at all times. All
are fully repaired and ready to go!

We stock parts ONLY for
our own projects.
We do not sell individual
parts or components. Click this link for
a complete list of suppliers of parts/needles/cabinets

Is
your Victor motor noisy or sluggish? Is the sound distorted? Need other
mechanical work?

For those interested
in purchasing a Victor or Victrola product from Ebay or other sources, we offer
online or telephone consultations regarding price, authenticity and condition
for a nominal fee. We also provide telephone or in-person assistance for
"do-it-yourselfers" who need advice or technical support while restoring or
repairing a Victor product.

Don't
see what you are looking for? We can be
reached by email at
inquiries@victor-victrola.com Due to time contraints, I will not be able
to answer questions if the requested information is currently available on this website.

A Brief Background:My
love for Victors and Victrolas started in April 1961, when my grandfather passed
away, and my dad brought home his Victrola X phonograph,
jammed in the back seat of our
'59 Ford Galaxie. He lugged it into the basement and stuck it under the stairs with little fanfare. I was only 8 years old
at the time, but soon became "hooked", sitting under those stairs and listening to the small collection of old recordings. My enthusiasm grew over
time. In 1972, I began buying and restoring phonographs as a hobby, which grew
into a serious passion. Since my father was a proficient woodworking craftsman,
I worked with him to gradually master the techniques of furniture
restoration and "detail work" that is necessary to achieve a quality result.
While attending college in upstate New York, I worked for renown clock and furniture restorer Martin Slowe, mastering the art of antique
refurbishment and application of finish materials. Attending
auctions, estate sales and swap meets occupied much of my time as well. Many
hours were spent combing through old catalogs and doing historical research with
other phonograph collectors. My
website, "Victor-Victrola.com" started in November 1998 as a free public resource to
provide information to collectors, hobbyists, and phonograph owners.

I have been employed as an engineering manager in the field of acoustics and
instrumentation since 1976, but phonograph collecting has been my long-time serious
hobby. My website has always been run as a "negative cash flow" project simply to provide
public data
on Victor products, and to expand awareness of the phonograph collecting hobby.
I am also actively buying, selling and restoring phonographs to enlarge and
enhance my personal collection. My passion for the hobby and my interest to inspire new collectors remains
as strong as ever. I still feel that same intrigue and captivation as when I
first played grandpa's Victrola X back in 1961.